Panasonic LZ30 with Panasonic LZ20 Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ20 Main Features

  • January, 2013
  • July, 2012
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 25-875 mm (35x) F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 25-525 mm (21x) F3.1-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 124 x 84 x 92 mm, 552g.
  • 120 x 76 x 80 mm, 499g.
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Panasonic LZ30 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
33
Value for money score
52
Portability score
79
Overall score
33

Panasonic LZ20 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
38
Value for money score
54
Portability score
82
Overall score
36

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Overview


Let's compare Lumix DMC-LZ30 with Lumix DMC-LZ20. Both cameras produced Panasonic. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Panasonic LZ30 was released in 2013, and Panasonic LZ20 in 2012. Lumix DMC-LZ30 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-LZ20 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 16 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-LZ30 Lumix DMC-LZ20
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-LZ30 Lumix DMC-LZ20
Announced January, 2013 July, 2012
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 2
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 6.80
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 6400 1600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 6400
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 380 shots 380 shots
Battery Type AA Battery Pack
Battery Model 4 x AA
Physical
Weight 552 g 499 g
Physical Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92 mm 120 x 76 x 80 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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